The Straits Times, 26 August 1947
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Title Section18 1947-08-26 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWbrAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE; TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1947 'RICE TEN CENTS18 words
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1014 1947-08-26 1 M.U., SINGAPORE IN CONFLICT OVER TAX PROPOSAL Govt. Motion Lost In K.L. CONFLICTING decisions on income tax proposals were made yesterday -by the Malayan Union Advisory Council and the Singapore Advisory Council. In Kuala Lumpur, the Union Advisory Council rejected a Government resolution to appoint a committee to consider jointly1,014 words
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Article, Illustration54 1947-08-26 1 Dr. S. K. Ray, one of three Indian medical officers who arrived in Singapore yesterday in an Indian Dakota which is fly. ing lied Cross supplies to Indonesia. Dr. Ray is a former Major of the Royal Indian Army Medical Corps who served in the Pacific. S trails Times 'photo54 words
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656 1947-08-26 1 S'ore Council Favoured Joint Inquiry THE Singapore Advisory Council agreed without a division yesterday to refer the Heasman report^on income tax to a joint committee of the Singapore and Malayan Union Advisory Councils. The Officer Administering the Government, Mr. P A.B. McKerron, announced that the composition of the committee would656 words
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Article487 1947-08-26 1 STRIKING employees of the Singapore Harbour Board decided at a meeting last night to return to work at seven o'clock this morning. The«nen cheered representatives of the Harbour Labour Union who called for an end to the strike. The meeting was called by th487 words
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948 1947-08-26 1 Advantages To Chinese In Constitution From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. CHINESE in Malaya had probably failed to appreciate sufficiently the considerable modifications to their advantage which now appeared in the final constitutional agreement as compared with the first report of the working committee, declared the Governor, Sir Edward948 words
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Advertisement95 1947-08-26 1 Mechanical JL. Electrical Engineering CM LM iron Engineering PITM A N 6. Minim Parker St.. Building. LONDON. Eadia. W C.S. Printing, tte. GM/24 Artist's Impression ol the new G.E.C. I Wr Circulator Fan Tor use on Alternating >l Current. Supplies expected in Malaya r^ early In 1948 Blades 34" diam.95 words
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Advertisement155 1947-08-26 1 THE NEWS IN OTHER PAGES THE TIMES CORRESPONDENT Union Advisory Council, urgin the Punjab says officers des- ed the need for direct Malacribe the slaughter in the pro- van representation at the Intervince as "a thousand times national Emergency Food Counmore horrible than anything we cil meetings. He says Dr155 words
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Article134 1947-08-26 2 QUITO, Ecuador, Monday. PRESIDENT Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra was ous'ed from office yesterday in a bloodless "single shot" revolution led by the Minister of Defence, Colonel Carlos Mancheno, vho assumed complete control of the Governmci! in the name of the armed forces. An attempt by IbarraAP - 134 words
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Article77 1947-08-26 2 EDINBURGH. Monday. China, France, Belgium, Holland, Norway, Rumania, Uruguay and Sweden were among the nations represented at the inauguration yesterday of the first international festival of music and drama to be held in Edinburgh. Crowds lined the city's historic "royal mile" to watch a procession of the city'sReuter - 77 words
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Article43 1947-08-26 2 NANKING, Monday. Cpl Frank Aldreich White, Indiana soldier convicted of slaying by drowning two Chinese on August 1 during a drunken prank has been sent to Hiangsai under guard for immediate return to the I United States to serve a prison43 words
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Article87 1947-08-26 2 LONDON, Monday. Shipping in the English channel has been* asked to keep a look out for an 18-foot motor launch missing since Saturday night from Sea View, Isle of Wight, wiUi two men, two women*and a child aboard. With Peter Smith, of Priority Cottage, Nettlestone, in charge, theAP - 87 words
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Article70 1947-08-26 2 AUCKLAND, Monday. Nearly all the 800 passengers -who arrived in Auckland on board the Rangitata from London on Saturday were people from Britain intending to settle in New Zealand. The ship brought the first draft of 118 Government-assisted immigrants all single men and women under 35. Forty-six girlsAP - 70 words
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Article66 1947-08-26 2 SOFIA. Monday The Grand National Assembly In a brief formal session yesterday adopted the agenda providing for ratifica. ticn of the peace treaty on Monday. The Communist-dominated Assembly cheered and applauded whe n President Vassii Kolarov introduced a visiting leftwing British Parliament member Mr. John Mack saying, "Mr.66 words
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Article45 1947-08-26 2 ANNFIELD PLAN, England, Monday. One of five miners rescued in the Louisa coal mine explosion at Durham on Saturday died yesterday raising the death toll to 20. Four rescued men are still alive in hqppital suffering from severe burns and stfiock. A.P.AP - 45 words
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Article144 1947-08-26 2 JOHANNESBURG, Monday. An apparently complete pelvis of the Sterkfontein ape-man has peen discovered by Dr. Rjbert Broom, well-known South African palaeontologist, and his assistant. Hitherto the Sterkfontein apeman was believed to be allied to the anthropoids. But now Dr. Broom's find proves beyond all doubt that the ape-menReuter - 144 words
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Article48 1947-08-26 2 GALVESTON Texas. Monday— A tropical storm passed over Galveston yesterday knocking out th c city's P°we r plant, uprooting trees and causing other damage. With wind velocity at 65 miles an hour it headed for Texas Cityscene of the disastrous harbour explosions last April.— A. P.48 words
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Article34 1947-08-26 2 BALTIMORE Monday The Antarctic explorer. Rear-Admiral Richard E. Byrd. was admitted to hospital here on Friday night with an undisclosed illness but was reported yesterday to be "resting: comfortably.' A. p.34 words
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Article40 1947-08-26 2 SAN DIEGO. California Monday Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation announced yesterday it had received an order from the Central Air Transport Corporation of Shanghai for six Convair Liner planes C.A.T. operates in China, Indochina and Siam. A. P.40 words
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Article38 1947-08-26 2 WELLINGTON" New Zealand Monday— Fourteen earth tremors many of them severe, shook the GJsbome area of New Zealand's rrorth island during the weekend Many chimneys fell or were damaged in the Matawai farm settlement —Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article189 1947-08-26 2 SYDNEY. August 15 (Airmail). —With a guard of Scotch Diners, the pilot of a Qantas airliner walked from his plane to Mascot control tower bearing a "fiery cross", ancient symbol to summon the Scottish clans. The cross arrived from Edinburgh—by way of runners to London and plane toReuter - 189 words
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Article82 1947-08-26 2 LONDON, August 11. (By AirppaiL The cinema interests vuth wh.m the J. Arthur Rank Organisation has recently concluded an agreement are Mr. Loke Wan Tho and Mr. Max Baker. The theatres In which an interest has been acquired are the Cathay in Singapore, the82 words
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Article127 1947-08-26 2 LONDON, August 11. (By Airmail) Accommodation in the Church House k Great Smitth Street, Westminctei wihich is to become the headquarters of the Colonial Office until a new building has been erected on t/he site formerly occupied by the Westminster Hospital will be ready for occupation127 words
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Advertisement971 1947-08-26 2 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY of ENGLAND Speech by the Chairman of the General Electric Company Ltd. of England at the Company's annual meeting in London* on July 31. 1947: We present this year to you for the first time the consolidated accounts of the parent company and of 25 of Its971 words
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Advertisement985 1947-08-26 2 A large Dumber of turbo-sets, both at home and abroad, have been ordered or set to work. To mention a few a 37.500 K.V A. set at Hull, and a similar set at Woolwich (the third In this station) have been installed. Two of the four 35,000 K.V. A. sett985 words
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Advertisement881 1947-08-26 2 I NOTICES NOTICE "LYNDHURST" 39 Newton Rd. First Class accommodation Bookings now taken, single, double. Phone 3590 for I appoint. CHINA UNDERWRITERS LIMITED (Incorporated in Hongkong) (Registered In Great Britain) Life Assurance with Supplemen:ary Accident Insurance. Fire Insurance. Branch Office: C-3. Hongkonr Bank Chambers, Spore. Box No. 147. Thone No.881 words
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Advertisement805 1947-08-26 2 NOTICE is Hereby given that by an Assignment dated the 22nd day of Atipust. 1947, and made between LEE CHENG LIM of the one part and YU SIN HWA of the other part, the share* and interest* of the said Lee Chens Urn of and in the business of TONO805 words
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Advertisement846 1947-08-26 2 TENDERS P.W.D. TENDER NOTICE Tenders will be received at the »fflce of the Executive Engineer. P W D Tampln, up to 13 noon of the 10th day of September. 1947. for the construction of abutment and wing walls to R. C. Bridge No. 491 TampinOemas Road. Plans and specifications may846 words
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Article341 1947-08-26 3 U.N. Split 3 Ways On Indonesia NEW YORK, Monday. THE Security Council of 'he United Nations is spiit three ways on Indonesia, v/ith liitlo prospect that any action Will be taken when the pro* blem comes up for discussion i today. Belgiurr moved yesterday to test the Council's right toReuter; AP - 341 words
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Article372 1947-08-26 3 Frenzied Sikhs In Orgy Of Killing By The Times Correspondent JULLUNDER, Monday. EXPERIENCED British and Indian officers are united in their opinion that the present slaughter in east Punjab is "a thousand times more horrible than anything we saw during the war." The Sikhs are onThe Times - 372 words
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Article, Illustration51 1947-08-26 3 Members of the crew of the Indian Dakota aircraft (which is flying medical supplies and three Indian doctors to Indonesia) studying the Red Cross sign painted on the wing of the plane after its arrival in Singapore yesterday. The Dakota will leave Kallang airport for Java this morning. Straits Times51 words
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Article175 1947-08-26 3 Elephants Sent To Australia Singapore Shipping FIVE Siamese baby elephants, j two bears and 26 .nonkeys, left Singapore yesterday afternoon by the Blue Funnel ship Asphalion for Builen Brothers Circus in Fremanle. The elephants were placed into large wooden crates and lowered into lighters at Telok Ayer Basin yesterday. They175 words
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113 1947-08-26 3 Street sleepers a common sight in Hong Kong are being levied 20 cents nightly by street cleaners for the privilege of sleeping unmolested. Those who refuse to pay the "rental" are doused with water during their slumbers. Latest manifestation of Hong Kong'sUP - 113 words
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303 1947-08-26 3 Councils Of War On Britain 's Crisis LONDON Monday. THE Prime iMinister, the head of the "dollar mission" to America and the Secretary for Overseas Trade were three of the British leaders »be converged on London io.;a\ for Councils of war on the national economic crisis. Mr. Attlee returned froit)Reuter; AP - 303 words
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Article59 1947-08-26 3 AMRITSAR, Monday. Sardar Baldev Singh, Dominion of India Defence Minister, narrowly escaped death while touring the riot areas 20 miles from here when East Punjab police opened fire, thinking the party were communal raiders. The Minister, who is a Sikh, and his staff threw themselves flatReuter - 59 words
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Article102 1947-08-26 3 LONDON, Monday.— Passengers from Bombay, Rangoon. Bangkok, and Nanking were among the casualties when a 8.0.A.C. flying boat crashed at Bahrein, Persian Gulf, on Friday, according to an official casualty list published by the Corporation last night. They were: Bomnay, injured J. Kima and R. K. Samtani,Reuter - 102 words
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Article42 1947-08-26 3 Tan Tian Wah was charged in the Second Police Court yesterday with cheating Mr. Oh Thian Sion°: of $2,200 by failing to deliver 22,000 exercise books. He. was allowed bail in $500 and the case was postponed for two weeks.42 words
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Article169 1947-08-26 3 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. The Malayan Union Housing Committee in its final report recommends the establishment of a Government Building Trust with an initial capital of $5,000,000 for large-scale housing in the Malayan Union to alleviate shortage. This money is to be obtained169 words
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Article243 1947-08-26 3 BRITISH COUNCIL IN MALAYA TTHE British Council will; 1 start functioning- in Singapore at the end of next week. Acting regional representative for South East Asia, is Mr. J. P. Lucas, who arrived In Singapore recently. Mr. Lucas' chief task will be to fill in the gap in the cultura!243 words
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Article96 1947-08-26 3 Hoh Fook Chuen, who left hospital on Saturday after treatment for a broken ankle receive! when he fell down a ship's hatch in fleeing from arrest, was yesterday sci.vmced by the Third Magistrate to three months' r.i. and six months' police supervision for theft of five96 words
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325 1947-08-26 3 AN Indian civil Dakota aircraft chartered by the Indian Red Cross arrived at Kallang Airport, Singapore, yesterday, with 3,000 pounds of Red Cross supplies and three Indian doctors on a flight to the Republic of Indonesia. The aircraft plans to leave Singapore this325 words
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Article228 1947-08-26 3 MR. D. S. Senanayake, Minister of Agriculture and leader of the Ceylon State Coun- cil before its recent dissolation, is considered a likely Premier of Ceylon under the new self-government constitution. In the Ceylonese elections yesterday he retained his seat, despite strong leftwing opposition by, 16,089 votesReuter - 228 words
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Advertisement124 1947-08-26 3 WORLD NEWS WORLD EVENTS WORLD ENTE R T A I N MEKT You get them all best on a PHILIPS Radioplayer MWJU! is a 5 valve modern ■jJMMp^^^^ superhet. Ar. H.F. Stage ensures excellent sensitivity, \l^E~s<93 whilst Quality, Wn ii 3 Selectivity and Performance are m 'ZtWmmm&S* all up to124 words
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Advertisement135 1947-08-26 3 PYJAMAS Tru-Val Brand V; '/Sn^ American Cotton. Plain vv X r L Shades in Blue, Grey, lJL.m°*JJ^\ r^V 34"-38" only $1 6.50 pjSf\> CUIDTC |n^»\Yt---v. jjniii i_w i\ va v vi&?« Fablo Shirts in Coat vt^\\ l m w\v Style. Attached Colhr. V»\\\l| lWj i|tp I Very neat design in135 words
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Article563 1947-08-26 4 GOVERNMENT PLANS 'ONE-SIDED' K.L. Objections On Constitution From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. CRITICISMS of the revised Malayan Constitutional proposals on the ground that they discriminated in favour of a particular race were made by Mr. H. S. Lee and Dr. (Miss) Soo Kim Lan at today's meeting of563 words
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Article623 1947-08-26 4 S'pore's $40,000,000 Overdraft rxiSTING Singapore invest"ments in London total, in round figures, $65 million and the existing overdraft totals $40 million, the acting Financial Secretary, Mr. J. D. M. Smith, told th e Singapore Advisory Council yesterday. "Some part of our reserves are preserved at the cost of paying interest623 words
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Article40 1947-08-26 4 Jaswan Singh, a Sikh, pleaded not guilty in the Second police Court yfsterdav to voluntarily causing hurt with a knife to four Tamils in Prinsep Street on Sunday night. He was allowed bail in $500 until Sept. 8.40 words
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311 1947-08-26 4 (By Our Muslim Correspondent) AT the house of a friend; on the Hari Kaya day, my attention was attracted to a picture on the wall. It was a picture of a' shield with a photograph of Tuan Haji Ambo' Sooloh bin Haji Omar in311 words
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Article358 1947-08-26 4 Educate The Girls, Say Indians THE importance of education among Malaya-bor n Indian girls was stressed by Mr. Paul Sammy, presiding at th c first post-war general meeting of the Indo-Malayan Association. Singapore. Better education, he said, would prepare them to take their placr among their sisters in the other358 words
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Article109 1947-08-26 4 I "TWO hundred fitters and i 1 turners are on strike at th c River Valley Road works of United Engineers Ltd. in Singapore. They demand reinstatement of 15 men the company dismissed at its Tanjong Rhu. slipway after a breakdown. The company's main activity la repairing109 words
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Article86 1947-08-26 4 Alleged to have abetted an attempt to send a forpted draft for $10,000 to Hong Kong, a 41 year old Hokkien Goh Seek Hoe appeared In the Second Police Court, yesterday. He was charged with abetting Mah Song Yit. in the attempted cheating of Messrs Hoe86 words
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Advertisement364 1947-08-26 4 What a relief! Egg* No More Sour Acid \m Stomach. SSwIiN Thanks to De Witt's Antacid Powder I can S.-S'la! now eat what I like. 5^- ¥ga without fear of any ill H^--^'*^ effects afterwards." Ss: =i3r^ If you are suffering from excess acidity. Indigestion, heartburn, natulance. etc. why not364 words
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Advertisement266 1947-08-26 4 LAST 3 Shows: S. 6.15 9.1:, n mA Comedy-Romance In Gay Paris' GINGER ROQERS in HEARTBEAT Openiiijr To-morrow "THE LAUGHING LADY" QUEENS THEATRE TO-DAY: 3. 6.30 9.15 p.m. Tense and Mighty Drama! A. J. Croniu'c I "HATTER'S CASTLE starring Jan<es M-i-.nn 1 Deborah Kerr and Robert Newton GREAT WORLD GLOBE266 words
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583 1947-08-26 5 Union Councillor Presses Malaya's Food Claims DEMAND FOR DIRECT VOICE IN I.E.F.C. From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR. Monday. REPRESENTATIONS should be made again immediately for Malaya to be directly represented at the International Emergency Food Council meetings next month when allocations of food for 1948 would be considered, Mr.583 words
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542 1947-08-26 5 Union's Reserves $150,000,000 Down On 1941 Figure From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. FINANCIAL reserves of territories comprising the Malayan F Pnion were reduced by nearly $150 million between December. 1941, and July this year, it was revealed in the Advisory Council meeting this morning. Giving the information in542 words
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Article97 1947-08-26 5 A Chinese youth, Loh Ah Hock, came across the bullet-ridden body of his dying father in front of a temple in Ah Hood Road while returning home with a friend from a wayang (street show) Just after midnight on Aug. 16. Inquiring into the death of97 words
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Article38 1947-08-26 5 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday.— Under increased Malayan Union estimates, the Food Production branch is provided with $702,850 for payment of grants of $50 per acre to holders of land cultivating food crops under the 1946 proclamation.38 words
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Article83 1947-08-26 5 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. Referring to the one-day strike on United Planting Association of Malaya estates in the Advisory Council today, Mr. M. P. Rajagopal urged that steps be taken Immediately by the Government and U.P.A.M. to settle the dispute. I; was of the greatest83 words
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Article, Illustration366 1947-08-26 5 renable British-protected subjects in Singapore to qualify as voters, the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. P. A. B. McKerron, will be prepared to grant a certificate 7 of local naturalisation to applicants which will entitle them to register without undue delay. Mr. McKerron made this366 words
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Advertisement108 1947-08-26 5 <A>elcoHLe quest I f I Ti \M I "Yes I persuaded him to come in," says Mother proud 1 Now we are all right. The children can have their milk tonight and their cereals and puddings tomorrow. What a relief it is to have a tin of DOMO in the108 words
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Advertisement178 1947-08-26 5 Tit ROUGH DISTIX6UI3BB& SERVICE Some studs of Kr»mer>rz Quality roiled gold I plfete have been worn 'or as long as thirty-five yeari. All Krementz jewe'ry will give corresponding satrftjclicfu WH JBfcß«S^B^fc jH Kr»m«ntz cuff linkt remain J^^BS^Jw|> '"•B* tt b«<ov>e of thvir turf ace FI N E QUALITY JEWEIR Y178 words
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Obituary41 1947-08-26 6 In affectionate remembrance of John O'Dwyer who left us for his- Heavenly Home on 26th August 19-15. in Kuchlng, British North Borneo. "GONE BUT ALWAYS REMEMD" Inserted by his affectionate wife I O'Dwyer and children Peggy and Michael. N41 words
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Obituary24 1947-08-26 6 MERGLER. MARRETT HAROLD, late of Cable Wireless Ltd., at his oce, 22. Mt. Elizabeth, Spore. on the 23rd Aue., 47. aeed 65 yrs.24 words
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1102 1947-08-26 6 The Straits Times Singapore, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1947. THE CANBERRA CONFERENCE The British Commonwealth conference on the peace terms to be imposed on Japan opens in Canberra today in the knowledge that nine of the eleven nations invited by the United States to take part in the drafting of the1,102 words
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Article82 1947-08-26 6 SOFIA, Monday. An appeal will be filed today against the death sentence on Agrarian Opposition leader Nikoa Petkov. Petkov's attorney' said this today, after conferring withYetkov in the Central Prison. In London yesterday it was announced that Great Britain has joined the United States in pro—AP - 82 words
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Article50 1947-08-26 6 LONDON, Monday.— A large part of Europe i* in the grip of damage to crops similar to that which threatens in the United States corn belt. Unless rain fails soon, European official said yesterday, near famine conditions will exist oxer wide areas again next winter.— A.P.AP - 50 words
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525 1947-08-26 6 IT would appear that bet* the Government and hol gospellers like "Awas" consider Malaya's rapid recovery a matter of reproach and thai t should be made an excise r imposing further restrictions on trade, "to* help Britain in its economic crisis." Malaya's recovery is525 words
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Letter126 1947-08-26 6 AS one of the "black-coated l brigade" who will be a vie- tira if 'and when income lax is introduced into Malaya, I certainly am in sympathy with the remarks in the article contributed to the Straits Times by "a leading member of Singapore's financ al community".126 words
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212 1947-08-26 6 Kelantan Malay Clarion Call To Malaya 1 CANNOT agree with you that a Help Britain Fund would be futile towards buttressing Britain in her present economic crisis. Apart from the tact that people in Malaya would feel easier and happier in mind if they were given a lead to do212 words
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Letter248 1947-08-26 6 THE GOVERNOR THE JUDGE 'THERE has been indescrib1 able dissatisfaction 'htre especially among the kamporrg Malays, over the attitude of the Governor, Sir Edward Gent, who recently commuted the^ death sentences on the nine Chinese who were involved in the massacre at Bekor. Eighteen Chinese were sentenced to death at-248 words
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Letter216 1947-08-26 6 I READ with interest the comment of "Leges'' in the Straits Times regarding the acquittal of a Chinese for bigamy by Mr. Justice Brown at the Singapore Assizes. "Leges" found discrepancy in the judgment of the Privy "Council in Khoo Hooi Leong's case. The comparison is •however,216 words
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Letter355 1947-08-26 6 ANKER RENTSE IN KELANTAN *A Malay Tribute 1 peasant folk, including tin Sakais, in Kelantan wen asked to name someone who they considered had don< them great service before th< war and after, I have no doubt they would reply that thai man was Anker Rentse. This officer made great355 words
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Letter73 1947-08-26 6 •THOUSANDS have passed 1 the Senior Cambriugt Examination, but many ol these have never had the advantage of being under Bri tish teachers, with the tragic result that they write Asian English. What is the use of having an English school without the presence of British teachers? How73 words
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Letter379 1947-08-26 6 Baby Girls Sold In Singapore T THOUGHT that the buying and selling -of Chin.vsa babies was a thug of t. v past, but I find that it si II exists, only nowadays it ppears to go under th c r.ame ol "adoption." I quote two cases which havo recently come379 words
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126 1947-08-26 6 MUCH has been written on behalf of the wage•earners about the proposed income tax, but no one has aired the views of the merchants. The flat rate of 2o£ 0 recommended for companies is not equitable and most unfair to tie small business-men. Take a126 words
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Advertisement777 1947-08-26 6 CLASSIFIED ADS. •XEWART at K.K. Hospital. 24th August, to Janie, wife of J. B. Stewart, a son. .IARVEY. To Catherine, wife of P. W. Harvey, at .landang Kerbau Hospital, a daughter, Jill. TO PHYLLIS, wife of B. W. Hubble, on 23rd August, at Bungsar Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, a daughter, Susan777 words
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Advertisement22 1947-08-26 6 Accurate Visual Analysis requires Up-to-date Instruments. To solve your Eyesight Problems, consult C. S. CHONG, 0. D. Fully equipped with latest Instruments.22 words
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629 1947-08-26 7 CALL FOR "RIGID ECONOMY" IN GOVT. Finance Debate In Union Council From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. THE need for a searching inquiry into the financial position of the Malayan Union and for rigid economy in Government expenditure was stressed by Mr. A. W. Wallich, Kuala Lumpur, and Mr.629 words
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Article, Illustration19 1947-08-26 7 The body of Lim Ah Liang, Singapore communist leader, lying in state at the MPAJA Ex-Service Comrades' headquarters, yesterday.19 words
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Article222 1947-08-26 7 From Our StaiT Corrcsponden4 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. GAPS'' were reported today in the country-wide oneday token strike called by Malayan rubber workers in wages protest. The protest was apainst the attitude taken towards rubber wor;ers' demands by the United Wanting Association of Malaya. rhe strike was called222 words
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Article417 1947-08-26 7 UUNDREDS of Communists yesterday filed past the open coffin of th« 31-year old Singapore Chinese Communist leader, Lim Ah Liang, as he lay in state in the headquarters of the Singapore branch of the Malayan Communist Party in Queen Street. Lim Ah Liang, known to manySin Chew Jit Poh - 417 words
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Article214 1947-08-26 7 From Our Staff Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. There was no reason to expect that Malay representatives in a future Federal Legislative Council would oppose all and any immigration, declared the Governor, Sir Edward Gent, at the Advisory Council meeting today. He was replying to criticisms by214 words
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Article70 1947-08-26 7 The Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. G. PorLor, yesterday returned a finding of misadventure at an inquiry into the death on A- <:. 16 of a labourer, Tiew Ah Bwee, who was hit by a bale of gouds which slipped off from a ship's sling. Tlew was engaged70 words
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Article105 1947-08-26 7 THE Singapore Chief Medical Officer of the General Hospital Dr. H. Scrimgeour stated last nigiit that Lim Ah Liang was brought to the hospital en Sunday nigrht in a coma. He died yesterday morning at about 3 o'clock. A post- mortem was held yesterday morning and It105 words
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Article106 1947-08-26 7 The rubber market was reported as extremely dull yesterday, with no pressure to buy or sell. Prices remained all day around those prevailing on Saturday. The price for No. 1 sheet f.o.b. closed about 1/8 of a cent lower than Saturday's price at 28 7/8 cents, per106 words
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Article126 1947-08-26 7 TODAY: Soccer, 'Chinese Juniors vs Malay Football Association, Jalftn Besar Stadium, 5.15 p.m. TOMORROW: Rotary, Mr. R. Dines on "Toe H Denned," Adelphi, 1 p.m. Art Club, V.M.C.A., 6 p.m. "A Soldier for Christmas," presented by Stage Club, Victoria Theatre, 8.45 p. m. WATCH FOR: Jumble sale for126 words
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Article378 1947-08-26 7 THE Singapore lawyer, Mr. S. C. Goho, yesterday 1 apologised to the President of the Rent Assessment Board, Mr. H. E. Kingdon, in the Singapore High Court at the resumed hearing of a case in which Mr. Kingdon is applying for leave to issue a378 words
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Article283 1947-08-26 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KU£LA LUMPUR, Monday. FT wae high time Government retired from the field as a trader, and allowed merchants to handle the import business in ope n competition, said Mr. Khoo Teik Ec at today's meeting of the Advisory Council in Kuala Lumpur,283 words
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Article246 1947-08-26 7 A GANG of five Chinese, all armed and masked, broke info a house which had a 12-foot wall and barbed wire in Carvel Street, Singapore, at 4.30 a.m. yesterday, and left with jewellery and clothing worth $1,100 and $400 in cash. One of the246 words
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Article128 1947-08-26 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday.— Lord Trefgarne has accepted his Invitation to become chairman of the Colonial Development Corporation when it is formally constituted, states a London report quoting the Secretary m State for the Colonies (Mr. Creech Jones). Sir Frank Stockdale has accepted an Invitation to become deputy-chairman. The128 words
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Article120 1947-08-26 7 THE wedding of Mr. A. X. Joseph of the R.A.F. (Seletar) to Miss Rosalie Regina, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Dorai, was celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday. Tiie Rev. Fr. J. A. Aloysius, officiated. The best man120 words
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Article114 1947-08-26 7 FE five-seater Airspeed Consul aircraft used by Malayan airways Ltd. were replaced yesterday by 20-seater Douglas DC3s. The schedule will be slightly accelerated. The morning plane, which leaves Singapore at 8 a.m.. will arrive-at Penang at 1125 a.m. The return flight from Penang at 2.30 p.m., will end114 words
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Article49 1947-08-26 7 THE Mayfair Musical anfl Dramatic Association has invited all teachers in local Chinese schools to a dinner at their premises at 7.30 p.m. tomorrow. Tomorrow is the anniversary of the birthday of Confucius, and the Chinese Government has askeci that it be celebrated as "Chinese Teachers' Day."49 words
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Advertisement55 1947-08-26 7 ATTENTION ALL CHEMISTS Note our clearance tale prices for: MAY BAKEK (English Pharmaceuticals) r.X-isMum lodide Crystals $3.75 per lb. Ammonium Bromide 1 00 IVtaHslum 1.00 Sodium M j 00 Copprr Sulphate Crystals 0.15-. MtIUCAL GOODS (Amnir^Un) "Vilo!" Cod Liver Oil Emulsion $6.00 per d«f. I vsol 2.80 ll>dro:ren Peroxide 6.0055 words
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Advertisement50 1947-08-26 7 Swim for Health SWIM SUITS .for Beauty. Ranges from $7>50 y suitable for Club or Beach wear at -ANCHOR" of the Royal Navy to emblem of steadfastness and lasting "PHOENIX" too has never deviated fIMPHMRHMB irom It's policy of dependable public K^fc'&^'iiraß service with highest quality products. MSffyJi ■•lari-m. ■m:»i50 words
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Article1278 1947-08-26 8 NURSE ELIZABETH - NURSE ELIZABETH MOTHERCRAFT IN MALAYA By gO ME suggestions for helping children with poor appetites are given this week. MOTHER OF TWO writes: I wonder if you could help me with my problem. My two little girls, aged 6 and 4 years, were nice plump babies1,278 words
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Article, Illustration16 1947-08-26 8 Jlcd-headed English actress. Hazel Court wears an attractive beach outfit in white pique with red touches.16 words
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412 1947-08-26 8 It Wasn 't A Dog 's Life With A Tail rA MB V, the IntUin labourer's dog, sat with a soft little frown of uUcomiort wrinkling his brow u.s he waited faithfully for his mistress to collect nor latex. Tamby is a lustji dog, but v>e\\ advanced into middle age.412 words
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Article, Illustration32 1947-08-26 8 1 he"'ballo>>ning bsret" one of the new millinery designs in London. It has big folds of pink felt draping over each ear, caught at the centre by crossed bands of black velvet32 words
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Advertisement12 1947-08-26 8 tituMMfS FresA A" fi^J,n^L%yi IW^bbbbbbV N. it- t f V^bbbbbV >. NESPRAYjf|ft A12 words
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Advertisement377 1947-08-26 8 _{'s£&sS)k \am m J X The distinguished quality of Atkinsons Eau de Cologne is unchanged from year to year. I b <9MBfl 9 Its lovely fragrance give* pleasure to BijnßHMl Boucsdf and to others on all occasions. |hV ATKINSONS GOLD MEDAL EAU DE COLOGNE ATKINSON LIMITED, 24 OLD BOND STREET,377 words
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Article, Illustration659 1947-08-26 9 J.N. MILSUM; J.R.P. SOPER - J.N. MILSUM and J.R.P. SOPER, Grow Your Own Vegetables By of the Department of Agriculture TtlE Cnicese radish or 1 "lobak" provides a vtry gojd subsli.ute for turn ps which do not as a rule giotf well on the plains. Lobak however gives excellent r suits659 words
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Article, Illustration1045 1947-08-26 9 R.E. HOLTTUM - R.E. HOLTTUM, The Malayan Gardener By Director of the Botanic Gardens, Singapore gHRUBS are erect bushy plants climbers are not strong enough to stand alone but must have support of some kind. The two are typically distinct enough, but there are plants which may be treated1,045 words
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Advertisement675 1947-08-26 9 Glands Restored So Youthful Vigour In 24 Hours (E). Scientist Explains How AT New Discovery Makes V tJf Men Feel Years Younger in An eminent physician, with more than the world. Tor lnitvice. Dr. Jtmea R&i30 years of experience, alter lonf study tdll. widely-known scleotltt and phyUand scientific experiments hu675 words
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Advertisement251 1947-08-26 9 PEP AND ENERGY Jf /■> ll\ ARE VITAL \J I' I fjT FOR SUCCESS rj I A There is no better way to I in supply extra stamina than rl I:, Em by a healthful breakfast uf fl&^J nature's energy food '"KBB^^^tfrt"^* Quaker Oafs. Whole grain oats are abundant in251 words
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Miscellaneous410 1947-08-26 9 West's opening lead against the slam contract In today's deal could not possibly have been worse. 1 South, dealer. Both sides vulnerable. NORTH QJ8 A K 10 AQ5S 1063 'WEST EAST 9 S 2 fi S V 8 "7 5 4 m Q J 9 6 2 J8642 W 109410 words
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Miscellaneous235 1947-08-26 9 ace. After that card was out of his hand he looked around for a way to put his partner on lead so that he (We.st) could ruff a club return, but unfortunately, poor East was notably lacking In entries. There was not the slightest hope for a- successful defence from235 words
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Article1092 1947-08-26 10 Powers Of Colonial Governors From Our Own Correspondent LONDON, By Air Mail. EMPHASISING that the power of pardon in capital cases in the colonies lay with the Governor and that the normal practice was for the Secretary of State not to intervene, the Secretary for the1,092 words
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Article581 1947-08-26 10 Singapore United Building Houses From. Our Staff Correspondent (By Air Mail) LONDON, Aug. 20. PLANS for building development on the estate of Singapore United Rubber Plantations, Ltd. were referred to by the chairman, Mr. G. R. K. Mugliston, in his speech accompanying tht accounts for the annual meeting, which was581 words
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Advertisement242 1947-08-26 10 AIR-CONDITIONED CAPITOL PHONE 5159 LAST DAY 11 A.M., 2. 4.15. 6.30. 9.15 P.M. RKO RADIO'S SUPER TENSE THRILLER GRAND OPENING TO-MORROW W-G-M'S MAMMOTH MUSICAL OF JEROME KERN'S LIFE! BURSTING WITH SONG! j^b^^" DAZZIINO Wl STA S! VAN JOHNSON J?f? MDV GARLAND FRANK SINATRA flp JR§YJI ROBERT WALKER ©ATHRYN GRAYSON as242 words
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Advertisement238 1947-08-26 10 SKYWAYS usd LTD. (Incorporated In Hongkong) DIRECT LANCASTRIAN PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND HONGKONG IN 7 HOURS NEXT DEPARTURES Friday 29th August Tuesday 2nd Sept. Friday sth Sept. Enquiries to THE BORNEO COMPANY UMIT2D. (Incorporated in England) General Agents Telephone: Singapore 3876. Penang 7. K. Lumpur 3303 Bookings238 words
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Miscellaneous65 1947-08-26 10 RADIO MALAYA SINGAPORE ENGLISH-1 p.m. Radio Orchestra; 1.40 Rhythm Parade. 8.20 Classical Requests; 9.00 Heather Mixture; 9.45 Talk; 10.00 Case for Paul Temple—Part fi- 10 30 Dance Music from Prince's Re6. 10.30 Dance Music from Princes Rertaurant. MALAY—I 2 05 Dm Kuching Rerout eongs. KUALA LUMPUR i 8.35 p.m. Just65 words
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Miscellaneous71 1947-08-26 10 B^EBS ORANGE NETWORK—CANTONESE —7 p.m.—ENGLISH—7.IS News. 7.25 by r^. 7.30 gt^es In Eng-Ush^tters-^am^l But^ 7^o 1^45 LJgS MuM?^ ZM.(Headlines. DUTCH—B 45. ENGLISH—9.3O News. 9-45 Commercial Bulletin. 10.00 Book or Verse_Pericles of Tyre. i 0.30 Radi 0 Newsreel 10 45 Popular Concert, 1130 News Prom To-day's Papers. SIAMESE—B 00 KUOYU—9.OO News.71 words
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Miscellaneous83 1947-08-26 10 RADIO SEAC 9.00 Ambrose; 9.35 Pot Luck; 9.45 Ignoranoe Is Bliss, Can You Beat It; IQ_„ s On stars; 1Q 45 Magic. Acquamtance; 12.00 Something For The Boys; 12.15 Top Billing; 1.02 Week's Composer; 1.15 Stand Easy; 1.45 Yankee Quarter; 2.02 Heard Melodies Are Sweet; 3.00 In the Interval; 3.4583 words
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Article151 1947-08-26 11 By Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Monday. THE local share market open- ed the week extremely dull and featureless in all sections. In the absence of interest, Drices were Inclined to ease. Changes in price quotations given by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association today were as follows: Bayer Seller Frr-ser151 words
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Article23 1947-08-26 11 The output' of the mine of Kuchal Tin. Ltd.. for the month of July was 530 plculs of tin ore.23 words
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Article311 1947-08-26 11 Produce Market (By a Market Correspondent THE market for coffee is feeling: the ill-effect of declining consumption and competition from Brazilian seeds, considerable quantities of which have been imported to Singapore recently. An average loss of $5 for Bali coffee was reported. Encouraged by sporadic311 words
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Article58 1947-08-26 11 Phe Singapore Chamber ol Commerce Rubber Associations prices at noon yesterday were: Cts. Ota. per 1b. per ib. No. 1 R.S.8. Spot loose 28Vi 28\ No. 1 R.8.S. toe .in bales Sept. 2i% 29', No 3 R.S.S fob In bales Sept. 28% 28% No 3 R.S.S. fob in bales58 words
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Article195 1947-08-26 11 Tanjong Tin From Our Staff Correspondent LONDON, Monday. DEFERENCE to negotiations for the amalgamation of Tanjong Tin Dredging Limited and Sungei Luas Tin Dredging Limited (Incorporated in the t F.M.S.) was made at the annual meeting of the former company, in London. The chairman. Mr. R. C. Savory,195 words
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Advertisement625 1947-08-26 11 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. riiHWDorated -d Slngapo.-e) BLUE FUNNEL LINE SAILING r'RGM OR AND O "Prp.methcus" ...From U K. for Manila and H'Kong G. 42 "Catenas" Due from OK Aug 28 'Wrens' ....'..Due from U.K Aug. 30 "Mcinous" Dv from U.S. A Sept. 1 •Van T Hoff' Due from U S.A625 words
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Advertisement396 1947-08-26 11 PRESIDENT LINE SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON vt, INDIA EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN PORTS ArrUes MARINE FLIER SINGAPORE LOADING ROADS PENANG SEPT. 7 MOUNT MANSFIELD SINGAPORE SEPT. 2 PENANG SEPT. 10 Frelehl Only AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. UNION RI.DO TELS.: 6228 FRT 875? PASSAGE 4949. wXtermTan Lfisfi HSU VOWR 4ND B*l396 words
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Advertisement25 1947-08-26 11 Shippers and others Interested in Shipping Intelligence are referred to Advertisements in col. 1 and 2 opposite page and to Shipping N'otires on Page 225 words
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Advertisement528 1947-08-26 11 ELIERMAN KLAVENESS LINE BU(K N A L L "-sr.SLT" S- S. CO.. LTD. LOS ANGELES. SAN FRANCISCO <r W > VANCOUVER HAVRE. LONDON Oue I.S CTTT PF KHARTOUM -CASTLEVILLE" 8 Sept. One 17 ieot Ca s p s wet t*nh»m Penan* Agents: McAUSTER CO, LTD. 'lncornornf«>c t Singapore) PHONB 72X7—528 words
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445 1947-08-26 12 Hints For 2nd. Day Of K.L. Races From Our Racing Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. DEMOCRAT and Sheffield Plate have been Wfell penalised for their victories on Saturday, but on their present form they will be hard to beat on Wednesday. MarJand has three445 words
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Article321 1947-08-26 12 From Qur Racing Correspondent. KUALA LUMPUR Monday. WINGS runs in the nine-furlong race on the last day, and not the 5y 2 furlong sprint, as indicated in the original list of entries. On paper, it looks as if he has been set a very light task321 words
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Article25 1947-08-26 12 The Singapore Swimming Club will meet the FARELF Swimming Club In a water polo match at Tanglin Barracks at 5.30 p.m. today.25 words
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Article100 1947-08-26 12 DISTINCTION: Natural stayer. Short of gallop when beaten out of place in Penang. KASHMIRI SONG: Ran speedy Rock Son to half a length over five. and half. A gallant third in DRB Cup. Going well in her gallops. VICTORY MARCH: Won last time out in K.L.100 words
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Article1013 1947-08-26 12 BELOW is the card, subject to scratching^ and order of running, for tomorrow, the second day of the Selangor Turf Club August meeting. Acceptances close today at 11 a.m. The first race starts at 3 p.m. Horses Class 1, Diy. 2,-9 Furs. Value $2,000. 4 4 0 RUN1,013 words
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Article180 1947-08-26 12 KUALA LUMPUR, Monday. W SIGHTS for five races on the third and last day, next Saturday, of the Selangor races are as follows: Horses. Class 1, Dlt. 1, 9 Furs. ROSEWELL'S BOY 9.07 COURTENAY 8.10 GRAND PRIX II 8.06 WINGS 8.02 KINGSFORD 8.01 TROUSERS 7.13 MARDI GRAS180 words
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Article702 1947-08-26 12 ARTHUR (six for 20) and Patel (four for 10) were mainly responsible for skittling out the H.Q. Singapore District XI, who lost at cricket to the Indian Association at Fort Canning on Sunday by 81 runs. INDIAN ASSOCIATION M.U. Patel c Mills b Usher 1; M.702 words
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282 1947-08-26 12 Local Sports Topics By The Sports Editor r'KEY will be revived among members of the Singapore Cricket Club in the coming season. The Club did not play this game last season, as the pitch was then unfit for games. It has now been nut282 words
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Article84 1947-08-26 12 H., Cl. 1, Dtr. 2, 9 F. DISTINCTION, Red Plane. H., Cl. 2, Div. 1, 51 Furs.— KASHMIRI £ONG, Victory March. H., CL 3, Dlt. 1, 6 F.— TRETES, Frince Colin. H., Cl. 3, Div. 2, 6 F.— UNITED SAGGARITUS, Lady Ruth. H., Cl. 3, Div. 3,84 words
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Article78 1947-08-26 12 Forty members of the Singapore Rifle Association met on Sunday morning at SeletarTtifle Range for a competition shoot. .Opportunity was taken to practise for the Colonial Postal Match. Results of the fortnightly shoot were (figures being for 300, 500 and 600 yards and total respectively) (E) Capt. Greenfield,78 words
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Article30 1947-08-26 12 Embarkation Headquarters and Young Companion A. A. drew two-all in a soccer match played at Pulau Brani during the weekend. Knowles and Cornish scored for the home team.30 words
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Advertisement800 1947-08-26 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 6) GODOWN WANTED. GODOWN AND OFFICES accommodation about 5,000 sq. ft. preferably near centre wanted by Limited Com- 1 pany in Singapore. Replies to Box Ho. A 192. S.T. VEHICLES FOB SALE CHRYSLER Royal 1941. In Rood order. Recently overhauled $4500. Phone 7186. FOR SALE800 words
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Advertisement62 1947-08-26 12 Ra%\/ The famous f St/ HEAD L^\TRADEMARK B|| is found only on DUlSTLQp\iul ifvprc M Rapturous BEAUTY %k wilds.. ..a tiger TEMPTING flfeajq I1 Xi TERRIFYING lmmgm\ Strangest of All 11,I 1 NOW iCKEENSEHSATIOH^I SHOWING with Evelyn ANKERS J 6 3 ±i M J. Carrol NAIBH AUt^] PHPH and H62 words
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Miscellaneous25 1947-08-26 12 SINGAPORE TIDES Today: High water: 7 10 a.m. (6.9 ft), 5.56 p.m. (7,9 ft), Tomorrow: High water: 8.44 a.m. (7.1 ft), 7,21 p,m. (8;0 ft);25 words
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